If you’re ready to tackle some Christmas shopping, ask yourself these four questions first...

Whether you plan to shop off and on for the next few weeks – or get it all done in one fell swoop,...

...Men’s Health Magazine says you can streamline your shopping by asking yourself these four questions first: 

• What did we talk about last? People are always dropping ideas. Was it music or fitness, cooking or work? This can help steer you towards the right department.

• Can I tie in a personal experience? Use nostalgia to your advantage. The thoughtfulness behind it will make a small gift seem bigger.

• What does he or she do regularly? Think about it: Your wife brews coffee every morning. Your brother hikes every week. Your buddy has two dogs. Your list writes itself. 

• What's the purpose of this gift? If you can't answer this question, keep shopping. Ultimately, gifts should reflect how well you know the person. If it’s not a close friend, keep it simple.